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IndusInd, Bandhan, RBL, IDFC First, Kotak, Ujjivan et al. - Dissecting the MFI worry 

Many private banks have been hit by the turbulent MFI segment. Read on to know what has caused this distress and how investors should play this space safely




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Stock to buy today: J.B. Chemicals and Pharmaceuticals (₹1,961.80): BUY

J.B. Chemicals and Pharmaceuticals share price can rise to ₹2,100




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Tech Query: What is the outlook for TVS Holdings, Gujarat State Fertilizers & Chemicals (GSFC), Ideaforge Technology and Niyogin Fintech?

We zoom in on the prospects of TVS Holdings, as also the prospects of three other stocks — Gujarat State Fertilizers & Chemicals (GSFC), Ideaforge Technology and Niyogin Fintech




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Prakash Raj on creating ‘Nirdiganta’, an incubation centre for theatre, and getting back on stage 

Actor Prakash Raj says fans will soon get to see him perform live on stage




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Director Sai Rajesh: ‘Baby’ has been a learning experience; henceforth I will be more cautious in my writing

Sai Rajesh, the writer-director of the Telugu romantic drama ‘Baby’ that has been eliciting extreme responses, says he did not intend to make a toxic film




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Congress leaders project a united stand from Komatireddy’s luncheon meeting

Bus yatra and more interactions with people suggested




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Scare at Kaddam project as it gets higher flood than discharge

People in 12 villages downstream vacated, shifted to relief camps. Spillway discharge of flood waters begins at Jurala as Almatti, Narayanpur let out water




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Ram Charan launches the massy trailer of Chiranjeevi’s ‘Bholaa Shankar’

Ram Charan unveils the trailer of his father and superstar Chiranjeevi’s ‘Bholaa Shankar’, directed by Meher Ramesh and also featuring Tamannaah Bhatia, Keerthy Suresh and Sushanth




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Carry out Uppal corridor repairs: BJP




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Ram Mohan Library: A 120-year-old treasure trove of books in Vijayawada

At a time when libraries are losing their sheen owing to a lack of patronage, the century-old Ram Mohan Library in Vijaywada continues to attract book lovers to its vast collection of books and its illustrious history




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A silver lining for the jewellery makers

Delhi school girl Rhea Bakshi’s documentary on the plight of silver jewellery artisans in India bags honours at the New York International Film Awards NYIFA finalist Rhea Bakshi talks about her documentary and the struggle for an inclusive economy.      




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JD Chakravarthy: I knew from day one that we were on to something big with ‘Dayaa’

Actor J D Chakravarthy, revelling in the reception to his Telugu web series ‘Dayaa’, says he and director Pavan Sadineni would have almost not worked with each other




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‘Tiger Nageswara Rao’ teaser: Ravi Teja aims for pan India reach

Actor Ravi Teja’s Telugu movie ‘Tiger Nageswara Rao’, narrating the story of a thief from Stuartpuram, will also release in Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam and Hindi




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Chiranjeevi to team up with director Vassishta for his next

Chiranjeevi’s 156th and 157th films announced to coincide with the Telugu superstar’s birthday; one of the films will be directed by Vassishta




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69th National Film Awards: ‘RRR’, ‘Pushpa - The Rise’ lead as Telugu films grab 10 awards; Allu Arjun is best actor

S.S. Rajamouli’s ‘RRR’ bagged six awards, followed by ‘Pushpa - The Rise’, ‘Uppena’ and ‘Konda Polam’ at the 69th National Film Awards. Allu Arjun won the award for best actor, while ‘RRR’ was declared the best popular film for providing wholesome entertainment




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‘Gandeevadhari Arjuna’ movie review: Slick and well intended, albeit tepidly

Along with noble intentions, director Praveen Sattaru and actor Varun Tej’s slick Telugu thriller drama ‘Gandeevadhari Arjuna’ needed a smarter script




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Allu Arjun offers a glimpse Of ‘Pushpa 2’ on Instagram’s official account 

Actor Allu Arjun invited Instagram to the sets of his forthcoming Telugu film ‘Pushpa: The Rule’, directed by Sukumar




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Manoje Nath | Some blunt truths from a top cop

Tales from Banana Republic by Manoje Nath, former Director-General of Police, Bihar, offers a collection of stories that describe the complex interplay of power in politics and governance




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Rare handscrolls of artist Benode Behari Mukherjee on show in Kochi

The exhibition, organised by the Kolkata Centre for Creativity along with the Kerala Lalithakala Akademi and Gallery Rasa, pays tribute to artist Benode Behari Mukherjee, one of the pioneers of Indian modern art




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Allu Arjun, director Sukumar’s ‘Pushpa 2’ locks its release date

The much-anticipated ‘Pushpa 2: The Rule’, directed by Sukumar and starring Allu Arjun, Rashmika Mandanna and Fahadh Faasil to release in theatres in 2024




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Dev Anand @100: Watch ‘C.I.D’, ‘Guide’, ‘Jewel Thief’ and ‘Johny Mera Naam’ on the large screen

To commemorate the 100th birth anniversary of actor Dev Anand, the NFDC-NFAI and Film Heritage Foundation will facilitate the screening of restored 4k versions of ‘C.I.D’, ‘Guide’, ‘Jewel Thief’ and ‘Johny Mera Naam’ in theatres across 30 cities in India




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September rejig: It’s advantage small films after ‘Salaar’ postpones its release

With ‘Salaar’ deferring its September 28 release date and ‘Skanda’ vying for that long weekend, a bunch of smaller Telugu films are poised to release in the preceding weekends




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Director Vassishta: The audience can expect to see Chiranjeevi in an entertaining fantasy film like ‘Jagadeka Veerudu Athiloka Sundari’

Director Vassishta opens up on his next film starring Chiranjeevi and says it will be a fantasy entertainer, steeped in visual effects, in which the superstar will play a mature character befitting his stature and age




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Watch | Jazzing up Chennai’s college canteens

From food courts to in-house apps - a look at how canteens in Chennai’s leading colleges have evolved




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Srikanth Nagothi: In ‘Month of Madhu’, I have tried to not judge the characters portrayed by Swathi and Naveen Chandra

Director Srikanth Nagothi holds forth on his Telugu film ‘Month of Madhu’ that features Swathi and Naveen Chandra as a middle-class couple




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Daily quiz | On James Bond film series

On October 5, 1962, Dr. No, the first film of the James Bond series was released in the United Kingdom. A quiz on the film series based on the books written by Ian Fleming




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Gauri Khan shares designs secrets from her latest project, the Falguni Shane Peacock store in Kolkata 

This is the third store that Gauri Khan has designed for FSP, after Mumbai and Hyderabad




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Silent traffic jams: How Aizawl’s road etiquette is a sign of a broader peace

The MLA from Aizawl South 3 assembly constituency narrates her experience of traversing the narrow lanes and roads of Mizoram’s capital




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Araku Pinery, a new community-based eco-tourism project near Visakhapatnam

Enjoy misty winter mornings with a warm cup of coffee at Araku Pinery, a new eco-tourism project by the AP Forest Department in Anjoda, located at a distance of about 130 kilometres from Visakhapatnam




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The vibrant culture of Gujarat comes alive at Rann Utsav in Kutch

Prized buffaloes, white desert sunsets, stargazing and a Harappan site in India’s westernmost district



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Experience a slice of tribal life at Giri Grama Darshini, a tourism project near Visakhapatnam

Get a peek of the adivasi culture at Giri Grama Darshini, a tourism project by ITDA and Pedalabudu Eco Tourism Society




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What India’s Jewish buildings have to say

Jewish-origin architecture in the country appears to advocate a community-led way of life. What’s unique is that the restoration and adaptive reuse of synagogues, hospitals and houses is often funded by people of other faiths



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Discover the hidden charm of Anija on the Odisha-Andhra border

Explore a world of greens, caves and rivers at Anija village in the Rayagada district of Odisha




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Win a stay at Sridevi’s beach house in Chennai, and get a private tour from Janhvi Kapoor

Janhvi Kapoor talks us through her family beach house, now available to guests and the only Indian property on the Airbnb Icons list, the others being the house from Up, a night at the Ferrari Museum, and Prince’s Purple Rain abode among others Win a stay at Sridevi’s beach house, as Janhvi Kapoor takes you through her favourite nooks and things to do, as part of Airbnb Icons



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Inside Curdi, the submerged Goan village that emerges between April and June

PRINT: The writer takes a trip to the submerged Goan village that comes alive for its annual temple festival between April and June




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Ronil Goa offers Bloody Marys with breakfast, and a DJ at the energy pool

At Ronil Goa, India’s first JdV by Hyatt five-star resort, the old and the new blend in seamlessly, making space for high energy party seekers as well as guests in search of a quiet holiday




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Why is Kunal Vijayakar on a Broacha family Holiday?

As the Broacha family holidays in Bali, Kunal Vijayakar joins in as the slowest member of the entourage




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Union Budget slashes Bengaluru Suburban Railway Project allocation by ₹100 crore

The Union Budget allocates ₹350 crore for the BSRP, down from last year’s allocation of ₹450 crore




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Ricky Kej’s anthem for Bengaluru airport captures the emotions of departures and homecomings

Ricky Kej’s BLR Airport Anthem, featuring fellow Grammy-winner Lonnie Park, tells stories of travel and connection




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Exploring the rise of sports tourism in India: The journey beyond the game

Indian sports tourism is surging, with many heading to the Paris Olympics for a blend of athletic thrills and cultural experiences




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Dark Tourism: A journey through history’s shadows

Imagine standing amidst the ruins of a city once devastated by tragedy. The air is heavy with history, the ground scarred by the past. This is the essence of dark tourism, a unique form of travel that explores places associated with historical catastrophes. For many travel enthusiasts, it’s a journey that goes beyond typical sightseeing, offering a powerful connection to the past.




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India’s first Voco Hotel in Jim Corbett offers many surprises beyond the tiger trail

The romance of the mountain rains, fragrance of the forest and petrichor, a symphony by sung by the birds and a taste of Kumaoni cuisine and cocktail, that’s how India’s first Voco Hotel in Jim Corbett invites you to live in the moment




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Explore Ahmedabad in just 24 hours

If you have just 24 hours in this historic city, here is our quick guide on where to go, and what to eat, and clock in those elusive 10,000 steps




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Boney M, Akon and an exclusive Japan arena — Here’s why you should head to Shillong Cherry Blossom Music Festival

In its fourth edition, Shillong Cherry Blossom Music Festival brings icons like Boney M. and Akon on stage and ropes in Japan as its partner country




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L-G, CM briefed about plans to implement World Bank, ADB aided projects in Puducherry




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Recent cases against Puducherry officials “validate” our charges against AINRC-BJP govt, says former CM Narayanasamy

Three senior officials belonging to Puducherry Civil Services cadre have been arrested in temple land scams in the recent months




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Chief Justice of Madras HC calls on Lt. Governor at Raj Nivas




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Judiciary has played a key role in ‘shaping and reshaping’ Indian society: Puducherry L-G

Speaking at the South India Conference (Puducherry) of the All India Advocate’s Federation in the Union Territory, the L-G said the judiciary is the cornerstone of India’s democracy. 




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Vijay failed to offer any new political thought process, says former Puducherry CM




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BJP leader dismisses reports linking him to cash seizure